Lead Teacher, Head Start — Inspire Young Learners

Ecs4kids; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) plan with 5% employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Career development

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

ECS4Kids invites applications for a Lead Teacher role in Florida. You will plan developmentally appropriate activities and implement curriculum aligned with Head Start standards, working closely with a Teacher Assistant.

You’ll conduct weekly lesson planning, record observations, and adapt instruction to support diverse learners while maintaining a safe, respectful classroom environment and partnering with families.

Qualifications

• DCF 45-hour training and one of the following: Lead Teacher II/III/IV qualifications.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities in Head Start settings.
• Collaborate with Teacher Assistants to support classroom learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans using approved curricula.
• Follow daily schedules with fidelity and monitor student progress.
• Maintain CLASS-aligned strategies for emotional and instructional quality.
• Build strong relationships with families and support transitions between classrooms.

Skills

Child development

Curriculum planning

Observation & assessment

CLASS-based strategies

Education

Lead Teacher II

Lead Teacher III

Lead Teacher IV

Job description

ECS4Kids invites applications for a Lead Teacher role in Florida. You will plan developmentally appropriate activities and implement curriculum aligned with Head Start standards, working closely with a Teacher Assistant.

You’ll conduct weekly lesson planning, record observations, and adapt instruction to support diverse learners while maintaining a safe, respectful classroom environment and partnering with families.